12.4. PRECAUTIONS
Each type of operation should be avoided/suspended in stormy weather in place or imminent.
The employer is responsible to prepare appropriate risk assessment in this regard pursuant to art. 29 of Legislative Decree 81/08. It is
considered useful to provide in each case the following minimum safety information:
– Each object with an elevation predominant compared with the surrounding area has a greater chance of being struck by lightning; so
it must be considered at risk the use of the "machine" near or under the shelter of trees, towers or pylons, and, when placed above the
vehicle floor, the container can represent itself the subject of predominant elevation related to the surrounding area.
– Not necessarily the risk of electrocution derives from the fact that the container is direct target of lightning. The mere proximity to an
exposed structure constitutes danger since the current of the lightning, after hitting its target, is dispersed in the soil, so if you are in
proximity to the hit structure and you are in contact with the ground you may come in contact with the leakage current and be damaged.
– In case of lightning that hit a container with flammable liquid, in addition to the direct physical damage (even death), there is a real risk
of fire in the container.
During transport the supply line must NEVER be live, but disabled by the appropriate circuit breaker (off battery)
It is absolutely forbidden to replace the removable bipolar connection with a permanent connection to the vehicle battery.
It is also forbidden to set up flying connections to the vehicle battery, sparkles that may arise, as well as the source of
danger in relation to the presence of flammable vapours, can also cause serious damage to the electronic components of
the vehicle. For the same reason, never make connections and disconnections of the power outlet under tension.
12.5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to those already given in several previous chapters, we draw the user' attention to the following important requirements, where
non-compliance may result in extremely serious consequences:
DO NOT USE IN LOCATIONS WHERE THE RISK OF CREATION OF EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE CAN ARISE
(EN 60079-10). (In the case of tank with ATEX marking follow the marking).
KEEP ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AT LEAST ONE 2 KG EXTINGUISHER OF POWDER ABC OR
EQUIVALENT.
IN CASE OF PRINCIPLE OF FIRE, IMMEDIATELY ISOLATE THE TANK CLOSING THE SHT-OFF VALVE ON
INTAKE.
Each GIR/IBC has an adhesive plate with the main instructions for use (in the HIPPOTANK
equipment containment cabinet door).
See p. 94
13. MAINTENANCE
13.1. CONTROLS
It is user responsibility to take charge of maintaining integrity and efficiency of the GIR/IBC and its devices and equipment, in particular
periodically check:
– the perfect sealing of the GIR/IBC, paying the utmost attention to possible loss or leakage of the liquid at the inlet, drainage of the pipe
fittings of draught and delivery, as well as of the tap.
– the good condition of the inscriptions on the Cabinet identifying the material (e.g. "UN1202") and, if deteriorated, replace them with new ones.
– the ADR danger labels are in good condition and, if damaged, replace them with new ones of the same type.
– the good state of pictograms warning stickers for lifting points and, if damaged, replace them with new ones of the same type and in the
same exact position. (only for HIPPOTANK).
User is responsible for maintaining healthy and efficient everything concerning the emptying device and its electrical system.
In particular must be checked:
– Daily:
·
Surface state of the rubber tube (free from cracks or abrasions)
· Perfect sealing of the suction and discharge piping fittings
(check with electric pump in bypass mode function).
– Weekly:
·
the good state of the plate with the safety warnings
·
the electrical connections are in good condition, and the insulation of power cables by replacing any one damaged.
Before any parts replacement:
- Disconnect the machine from the power source
- Discharge the delivery pressure by exerting a short pulse of residual delivery with the gun.
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the plate is applied on the internal wall of the
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